This month, as mosquito activity reaches its peak, health officials have detected West Nile in additional Bucks County populations, the spokesperson said: one positive test in the Hulmeville/Bensalem area, and one in Quakertown. The first positive result in Philadelphia was identified at Pennypack Park in early July.

Doctors urged to look for West Nile virus symptoms in patients near Philadelphia after a positive case was detected in the city.

Philadelphia health officials warn of West Nile virus in local mosquitoes, urging residents and medical professionals to take precautions and watch for symptoms. No human cases reported yet.

A warning for anyone heading outdoors this weekend. Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been detected in our area. City health officials say the virus was detected near Pennypack Park during routine surveillance.